Mason and Marlowe in Salford, Manchester are involved in all phases of a facility’s lifecycle such as feasibility, design, construction, extension, refurbishment, maintenance, and demolition. Our Quantity Surveyors can prepare Reproduction Cost Estimates or Replacement Cost New Estimates which are a detailed calculation of the costs to rebuild an existing building. 

You will be able to get your hands on our latest technology including AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 software so that we can provide you with accurate information about your project.

Mason and Marlowe Quantity Surveyors are involved in all phases of a facility’s lifecycle such as feasibility, design, construction, extension, refurbishment, maintenance and demolition. They can prepare Reproduction Cost Estimates or Replacement Cost New Estimates which are a detailed calculation of the costs to rebuild an existing building. After completing this process we issue our client with a project cost breakdown structure (PBS) report that details each element of work associated with the project. We supply an accurate cost estimate for the build and compile a schedule of the final accounts to reflect how these costs were arrived at. Our services don’t stop there: once your new is ready for occupation we provide a tailor-made maintenance package to keep it that way

Our Quantity Surveyors act as cost consultants; estimating, costing and reporting on building works for both private and public sector organizations. We also appraise claims under insurance policies. We prepare construction cost estimates using conventional approaches recognising changes to traditional designs during the early stages of a project. Advances in computer software have meant that these methods have been complemented by use of the estimating information system (EIS) enabling faster, more accurate quotes for large projects. Our role is one of advising clients on all aspects of property development from planning application to final accounts e.g. major refurbishment, extensions/new-builds, conversion/modernisation work, energy assessments and remedial damp proof work. We help our clients to recover the true costs of their projects, not just a percentage representing a margin on tendered prices.

The cost of a quantity surveyor will vary depending upon the scale and complexity of a project. We can produce an accurate estimate of our fees at a free initial meeting that we have with every new client. A thorough and comprehensive quantity survey can produce a detailed elemental bill of quantities (BOQ) which gives the client a true and accurate cost of their building or extention. We have qualified QS on staff as well as associates who are members of the RICS if more extensive advice is required, thus you will always receive cost estimates based on your needs from an accredited professional.

Quantity surveying (QS) is broadly defined as the application of construction economics and related fields such as cost planning, estimating and tendering so as to obtain a building or other project on time and within budget. It helps to ensure that projects achieve optimized value for money by applying proper design and costing methodologies.

By providing advice on: capital spend – better cost planning makes optimal use of public resources; business case development – assessing the financial viability of proposed projects; feasibility studies – analyzing whether projects can be built at all; space planning – ensuring an appropriate balance between service provision and accommodation under different scenarios during life cycles of buildings; quantity surveying – determining how much it will cost to build something; construction planning – protecting the owner’s interests during site development.

Quantity surveyors help to ensure that projects achieve optimal value for money by applying proper design and costing methodologies: Capital spend: Better cost planning makes optimal use of public resources; Business case development: Assessing the financial viability of proposed projects; Feasibility studies: Analyzing whether projects can be built at all Space planning: Ensuring an appropriate balance between service provision and accommodation under different scenarios during life cycles of buildings; Quantity surveying: Determining how much it will cost to build something.

1. We provide Free Estimates of project cost at the initial meeting.
2. We produce a detailed Elemental Bill of Quantities (BOQ) which gives the client a true and accurate cost of their building or extension.
3. We work closely with architects and other design professionals during pre-construction and tendering stages to ensure that projects are completed accurately and on time.
4. Our team has vast experience in all aspects of facility lifecycle such as feasibility, design, construction, extension refurbishment, maintenance, and demolition.
5. We have qualified QS on staff as well as associates who are members of RICS if more extensive advice is required; You will always receive cost estimates based on your needs from an accredited professional; Public sector organization.